Summer Events

Carver Community Safety Event 

and Bike Rodeo

Saturday, May 21   |  9:00 am-12:00 pm 

Join us for this Bike rodeo in Carver! Bring your bike and helmet and receive a free bike safety check, helmet fitting, and bike safety tips. Also take advantage of the car seat safety checks will also take place at this event (appointments required). Contact Esther at (651) 796-8142 to make an appointment. 

Visit the Chaska Park and Recreation tent while you're there to learn more about all the fun summer activities and programs coming up!  

Location: Carver Fire Station 
801 Jonathan Carver Pkwy
Carver, MN 55315

Pride Picnic

Sunday, June 12  |  3:00-6:00 pm

Celebrate Pride Month with food, fun, and friends! Enjoy the following activities:

• Ice Cream Social with ice cream from Hegers Dairy
• Food Truck
• Live Music
• Yard Games from The Block Party Wagon
• Community Art Project
• Face Painting
• Tie Dye Station – bring your own item to dye
• Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club T-shirt Sales

This free community event is supported by the Chaska Human Rights Commission and Chaska High School Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club. 

Location: Chaska City Square Park

Bark in the Park

Wednesday, July 27  |  6:00-7:30 pm 

Bring your pets to Fireman's Park for a fun-filled evening! Pet vendors and community pet organizations, doggie give-a-ways, doggie obstacle course, photo booth, games and MORE! Bring your dog and participate in events or just come to socialize with other dog lovers. Traveled Ground will perform until 8:00 pm. 

Pet Parade

Register for the first annual Chaska Pet Parade! This pet-friendly parade will start at 6:00 p.m. at Veterans Park with the City of Chaska Parks and Recreation staff leading the way! The parade continues across the boardwalk path to Firemen’s Park. 

Parade participants may come as a “Unit” - create a float or come dressed in a favorite costume, play an instrument, decorate your bikes or stroller, or bring the family pet (on a leash or in a cage). Awards and prizes will be given for the Largest Pet, the Smallest Pet, Best Costume, Best Decorated Bike and Best Overall Decoration/Unit.

Cost: $5 if registered on or by July 13; $15 if registered after July 13. 

Sign up to participate in the Pet Parade

Touch-A-Truck

Thursday, August 18
5:00- 6:30 pm (Vehicle Fair, Food and Carnival)
6:30-7:30 pm (Concert) 

Vehicle Fair, Carnival, and Food!

Roll on up to Touch-a-Truck and experience the thrill of sitting in a fire truck, a police squad car, or a big snowplow! All ages are invited to this FREE event to play carnival games by Chaska organizations, eat ice cream and popcorn (while supplies last) and then dance to the music of Kids Dance DJ. Other food/beverages will be available for purchase.

2022 Food and Beverage Vendors:
The Weenie Wagon

Location:  Chaska Community Center 
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318

Art in the Park & CD Release Party

August 28, 2022  |  11:00-5:00pm
Location: Chaska Firemen's Park 
 

MUSIC, ART, FUN! Come celebrate the CD release of The Songwriters and Musicians of Carver County! Enjoy a live concert featuring music from the CD, shop local art vendors, and more.

Event Schedule and Activities 

• 11:00am-2:00pm: Live Music
• 11:00am-5:00pm: Art Vendors
• 12:00-2:00pm: Children's Crafts & Games
• 2:00-5:00pm: Artists CD Release Party 

Vendor Registration Information

Register as a vendor by August 1st, 2022

• $50 Booth fee for non-Art stock vendors
• $35 Booth fee for Art Stock vendors-request a discount code by calling 952-27-7742

The 10'x10' booth fee is due at registration. Fees can be paid online, by a credit online, by a credit card over the phone (Chaska Parks and Rec 952-227-7742) or check payable to The City of Chaska.

After deposit of fee, there will be a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be in writing. After August 15, 2022, no refunds will be given, unless due to inclement weather. 

Online Vendor Registration
Vendor Registration Form (PDF) 
Vendor Agreement (PDF) 

Schedule/Times Check-In & Set-Up

All vendors will be ready to sell by 11:00 AM on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Exhibitors are responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to their work and/or personal property while setting up, participating in, and taking down their work and display materials during the event. Vendors can unload their vehicles from the Firemen’s Park/Event Center parking lot, then park in the Veterans Parking lot. Volunteers and staff will be available to assist with carrying items, setting up booths, and answering questions.

Vendor Tear Down

No tear down until after the public clears out. All vendors must complete take down by 6:00 PM. Vendors will load their vehicles from the Firemen’s Park/Event Center parking lot. We recommend using a cart to bring art pieces to/from your vehicle.

Electricity Needs

Food Trucks should be self-sufficient and bring generator(s). Limited plug-ins available. 

Notes and Reminders

Vendors must supply their own tent and/or awning with weights, table(s), chair(s), banner(s), and other supplies. Spaces will be marked and a map showing booth location will be provided prior to the event.

All tents use weights. Be certain that the weights are sufficient to sustain strong winds that sometimes occur during outdoor events. Vendors are responsible for properly securing their tents. The City of Chaska does not allow stakes.